Over the last few years, we have to say… Some of our very favorite changes to our home have actually been on the outside.
We’ve come a long way, baby. Because once upon a time, it looked like this:
with UPS brown, everywhere.
And then we walled it in with our studio… and it {still} looked like this.
Down with the brown, we said. And it became more us, on the outside.
This fun outdoor addition expanded our square footage by taking our living area to the outside, making it feel oh so wonderful to be in that back yard with the great outdoors.
But the kids’ favorite addition, has definitely been our handmade hideaway.
Years’ worth of play, laughter and lots of all around joy.
Since we move in a few weeks, and the great purge-o-rama packing has begun… I think it’s hit them {and us} how much we’re definitely going to miss it. Our only consolation is that we already have our next handmade hideaway dreamed up and in the works. It’s how we roll. And nothing makes us happier than being able to see all the wonderful reader creations that go along with it.
A year ago, we did a wonderful round up of all the awesome reader versions out there that they’ve shared with our hashtag on instagram. When we moved our site over with the launching of our online studio, that post was lost. We still have no idea why, and it was never recovered. There was a bit of the gnashing of teeth because these puppies take a while to round up. So, we did our best to scrounge up some old and new features, along with some of our favorite creations.
So without further ado… some of the awesome versions that make the handmade hideaway oh so amazing. We’re inspired by you.
sweet blue hues by @theclevergoose
This cool little grey addition by Trudi Vogt
decked out in awesome accessories by @waywarddaisy
Sophisticated in grey – from @thewillowmarket
This fantastic version with a climbing wall by @db_fish
So pretty in teal by @thegrittyporch
This little southern peach by @cdmorrow
This one brings out the rustic glamper in us – by @apcretul
A sweet daddy/daughter moment +adorable sign @aredman71
This sweet little hideaway tucked in the corner makes us ready for fall all over again… by Stacy Lynn
With pretty scenery @rainy_simpson
Two stories, y’all. We want to be @kelli_lu when we grow up.
This one by Tiffany via a happy home design + you can see more of the tour, here.
overhead view by @sbkheffer
We’re pretty sure it’s from someone on Facebook – Please let us know if it’s yours! We love it so.
This one by our friend {and Nashville realtor} Doni, and you can see the entire tour here. We’ll just be stealing hers when we make the move. ;}
Check out those awesome rope handles + yellow shutters by @ashleyjennyjohnson
This one by @brittnewcomb
…and all decked out for halloween
The entire back yard @lifeiswhatyoumakeit
Buckets. For secret messages and other important stuff. DUH. @Becca1612
A clear roof?! Yes please. @kristin_darling
This one comes with a chicken coop @denisedowns
Can we has the rug? And everything else…@carriedbylove
With swings? Yes please…. @earlyhousemercantile
A full fledged take on a boathouse – can this be any more amazing? @bellyfullofkelly
This one by Marcus and Amberly Garvin
A sweet, modern version @howez_life
This cute little porch @boarddiverranch
We love lanterns, too via collecting the moments
This one is chock full of fun and color by @aprilclynch
All decked out by @anitab
This beautiful rustic version by @elenamomot
a sweet sneak peek @flowerpatchfarmgirl
A true treehouse take @natalierenstrom
this one with a sweet little window by Kelly O.
Under construction @lori33
This one with a pretty little garden by Jenny Griffiths
Green with envy @nbouchard16
Adorable and ready with flamingos + umbrellas @poncefamily6
If we could have a cottage in the woods, it would have a charming little ladder like this @rmbeck3
Their hideaway brings hummingbirds to the yard… {no, we couldn’t help ourselves} @stillifoley
An adorable low rider from @lovefromtheoven
A sweet, beachy take from @melodeefosner
A sweet modern bungalow a lit up by @rubythursday
With a picket fence and everything @milkandhoneylkn
We love all these pretty little creations. With lots of sweet memories and images captured to cherish forever.
Whew! This shall henceforth be known as the longest post ever written. Which is most definitely a good thing. We adore seeing all the cool versions of hideaways everywhere. Our sweet readers are so amazing! To see everything in our handmade hideaway / backyard bliss series, be sure to check out all the details here
We know we left some out, because that would be a series of posts. Forever and ever. So we’re glad we did another round up. We’re amazed by the amount of creations in backyards everywhere. Nothing makes us happier! Be sure to follow along on the instagram feed for more beautiful creationswith happy little faces sure to check out the hashtag, here.
As always, let us know if you have any questions. Have an inspired day!
Jennifer says
I absolutely adore this. Thank you for taking the time to round up so many versions! It’s perfect, and we hope to start building soon!
Anna says
All of these versions are so super impressive ! We have been looking at adding swings to ours so thank you for sharing these!
Pam says
Lovely! Just all of them!
Rose L. says
Love the new outdsoor space and those elevated retreats are all so cool!